No two days are the same in the human resources field, from problem solving to helping others succeed, to navigating the ever-changing employment laws. An associate degree in Human Resources from Moraine Park Technical College can help you get started in a career you’ll love.
The Human Resources Associate of Applied Science degree at Moraine Park sets students up for a successful HR career by laying a strong foundation in communication, human relations and business fundamentals. Students learn from instructors who have worked in the field and teach only the most up-to-date strategies in recruiting; coordinating the hiring, benefits, and training and orientation process; maintaining personnel records; safety; and planning company special events and functions.
Students gain hands-on human resources experience, learning how to create an organizational workforce plan, develop training programs, examine HRIS applications, organizational engagement programs, incorporate employment law into business practices and foster effective employee relations.
Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.
For additional information on program curriculum, prerequisites and general education course options, please contact your advisor.
*Enrollment may limit the campus availability or delivery of certain courses.
| Number | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| 101-141 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| 102-110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| 103-159 | **Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 196-193 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 890-101 | **College 101 | 2 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 116-151 | Employee Relations | 3 |
| 116-152 | Orientation and Training | 3 |
| 116-154 | Recruiting and Hiring | 3 |
| 196-134 | Legal Issues in the Workplace | 3 |
| 196-136 | Safety in the Workplace | 3 |
| 801-1xx | Communication Course | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| 102-120 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| 106-135 | Business Media Management | 3 |
| 106-182 | Information Management | 3 |
| 804-1xx | Mathematics Course | 3 |
| 809-1xx | Behavioral Science Course | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 105-150 | Business Practice Firm | 3 |
| - OR - | ||
| 105-152 | Business Practicum | 3 |
| 116-156 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| 196-164 | Personal Skills for the Workplace | 3 |
| 809-1xx | Social Science Course | 3 |
| 809-1xx | Social Science Course | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
| Total Program Credits and Institutional Requirements | 63 | |
